Long-Term Results of Charité Lumbar Disc Replacement: A 17-Year Follow-Up in a Workers' Compensation Cohort

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Journal Int J Spine Surg

Date 2022 Oct 27

PMID 36302604

Authors

Jack Carlson

Matthew Giblin

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Abstract

Background: Lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) is an alternative to lumbar fusion for the management of degenerative disc disease. This study aims to provide insight into the long-term clinical outcomes of lumbar TDR with a mean follow-up of 17.2 years in a group of workers' compensation patients.

Methods: A total of 26 workers' compensation patients with radiographically confirmed discogenic low back pain were treated with the Charité total lumbar disc replacement. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores were assessed before and after the surgery. At follow-up, patients were assessed on quality of life, employment, further lumbar spine surgeries, and associated complications. Simple nonparametric statistical analysis was performed by the first author using Microsoft Excel.

Results: Sixteen patients (62%) were able to be contacted with a mean follow-up time of 17.2 years. VAS scores at 17 years were significantly lower than their preoperation level. Of those 16 patients, 81% returned to work and worked for an average of 9.1 years after surgery. Additionally, 6 (38%) patients underwent further lumbar spinal surgery, of whom 4 underwent fusions of the adjacent segment. Nearly all patients (94%) were satisfied with the surgery.

Conclusion: This study suggests lumbar TDR may be a useful treatment for degenerative disc disease in select workers' compensation patients.

Clinical Relevance: Clinically relevant improvements in pain and employment can be achieved with the charite lumbar TDR in the treatment of degenerative disc disease in workers' compensation patients. These results are sustained over the long term.

Level Of Evidence: 4:

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